December 31, 2024
Police in Linden have arrested one of the two suspects involved in a shooting incident early Sunday morning at Dakama Circle, Five Corner Junction, Mackenzie.
The arrest comes as the police investigation continues into the altercation that left five individuals injured.
According to a police report released on Sunday, at least three suspects discharged firearms during the altercation, leading to the injuries of several individuals.
Among the wounded are 27-year-old Rondel Rodney, who was shot in the right leg, and 21-year-old Tyrone Newton, who sustained a gunshot wound to his foot.
Additionally, a 17-year-old male from Poker Street was injured with a gunshot wound to the hand, while 25-year-old Brian Johnson suffered a stab wound to the eye.
Thirty-one-year-old Gladstone Bristol, who received a chop wound to the head, is suspected of being one of the shooters and is currently under police guard at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
A second suspect, known only as “Joby,” remains at large.
Police have recovered seven spent shell casings, two live rounds, and one warhead from the scene.
Despite conducting gunshot residue tests on the injured individuals, all of them have refused to cooperate with the investigation.
The incident is believed to have resulted from a heated altercation between two groups.